Covid-19 immunity (FOI)Covid-19 immunity (FOI)
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08 October 2021.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
As part of a full informed consent process. As an unvaccinated man I would like to know my natural immune status for Covid19 from a scientific standpoint. What are the tests to prove natural immunity.
Response
In Jersey we require evidence of a previous PCR positive test in order to confirm previous infection.
PCR testing detects COVID-19 in the system. In terms of blood tests for natural immunity against COVID-19, i.e. by past infection, the Government of Jersey does not test for this specifically or offer any kind of immunity test.
A detailed overview of testing options available to show previous infection with Covid-19 can be found in the following link:
NERVTAG: Immunity certification update, 4 February 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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